Guide to the Collection of Domestic and Medical Recipes circa 1657

Descriptive Summary

Special Collections Research Center
University of Chicago Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.

Abstract:

Manuscript collection in several hands, of home remedies, food recipes, and domestic hints submitted by "Mrs. Dorcas Pagitt" and others.

Information on Use

Access

Open for research. No restrictions.

Citation

When quoting material from
this collection, the preferred citation is: Collection of Domestic and Medical Recipes, Crerar Ms 110, Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Scope Note

Manuscript collection in several hands, of home remedies, food recipes, and domestic hints submitted by "Mrs. Dorcas Pagitt" and others. Inscribed, in various hands, side one: "This is Madam Elizabeth Philips her book"; side two: "An account of all mones lade out by Mr Phillips from ye present January ye 1:1657," and "For Madam Liz Phelips." Bound in contemporary vellum.

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